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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,164.66, 55,752.81 and 12,199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,164.66, 55,752.81 and 12,199.05 is: 18,300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,164.66 : 55,752.81 = 12,199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,164.66/55,752.81 = 12,199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,164.66x = 55,752.81 × 12,199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,164.66x = 680,131,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,131,316.83/37,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.49

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